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Being an artist means a lifetime endeavor of constant striving and learning: "That is my drive, my obsession, and my torment."

Still life painting gives you an opportunity to learn, and time to observe, study, and explore ...

With this round-up of winners from the Drawing category, you'll find inspiration and see what some of your peers in are doing these days.

How can you finally "arrive" at your destination of being a real artist? Here are some steps you should take.

From guilt, exhaustion, and anxiety, to peace and balance, Ann Kraft Walker shares her personal journey: "Just as it takes discipline to show up at the easel and put in hours of focused work, it also takes discipline to ..."

Known for her contemporary romanticism, this Ann Moeller Steverson takes us behind the scenes of two paintings inspired by her incredible daughters.

A winner of the Plein Air Salon shares how she creates patterns, identifies shapes, and “solves the puzzle” of her portrait paintings.

What is it like to be an artist couple? It is amazing. It can be trying. Contemporary artist Kenny Harris explains.

Together, Thomas Moran and Ansel Adams have inspired many to connect with the wild places of this world and help conserve them. Their stories embody the powerful idea that an artist’s work can live on and change the world around them, even past their lifetimes. Bonus: Watch two videos about a modern artist’s pilgrimage to Yellowstone National Park.

To make paintings that stir up primal reactions, we need to communicate our emotions clearly and with conviction. We need to make viewers feel how we feel. What’s the best way to do that? As a painter of abstracted landscapes, I’ll share what works best for me.